Appendix 1 and Appendix 2
Appendix 1
I had fun working on the celebrity hypocrite list. My thoughts about the list have evolved over time. I wanted the list to be fun and silly so that it would be entertaining. I wanted it to have enough seriousness that it could be taken serious.
I started simply with a list of people that seemed the most deserving of being called a hypocrite based entirely on my observations. Some of the people that I thought would end up on the list, did not. Eventually, I decided I needed a true methodology, something that I could defend and something that would establish a rank between equally offensive hypocrisies.
Being a hypocrite includes 2 parts. On one hand you must brag a lot about something and make it known that that is your position. On the other hand, you need act differently. The stereotypical environmental hypocrite talks a big game while simultaneously on a big yacht. The best word for this, that captures all of the connotations and denotations is celebrity. Close second would be the two word tag, rich person. QUOTE
I decided to give each celebrity a numerical score comprised of two parts: how much they talk and then how much they do.
How Much They Talk
I encountered a useful ChatGPT trick. I asked GPT to rank the celebrities from loudest to quietest. It took several prompts to get it right. GPT tried to group all the politicians and all the advocates by that title. I wanted everyone on one list, all mixed.
The thinking is: sort the celebrities by how many posts there are about them saying something environmental. Give them a point every time there is an article about them advocating for environmental causes. Sort of like a traditional search, just with the criteria being how much they talk about environmental issues.
If there are 856 mentions of Leonardo somehow talking about the environment, he would rank higher than Jane Fonda with only 101 mentions. Simple.
And, let’s only look at Americans, and people well known. Greta Thunberg was off for not being American. I threw Biden off the list because he has a huge bureaucracy behind him to make him look more active than he is or was. Christiana Figueres was cut because Americans do not know who that is. Same with Antonio Guterres. Hypocritically, Trudeau stayed in. Canada is so close, and he is such an easy target……
The exact prompt was, “What 50 celebrities, government leaders, politicians, and business leaders (not by group, but on one big list) talk about the environment the most, IN ORDER from loudest to quietest?”
This was the result……
1–10: Global Icons of Environmental Advocacy
- Greta Thunberg – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Leonardo DiCaprio – Actor and climate activist; founder of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, consistent at global climate summits.<
- Al Gore – Former U.S. Vice President, creator of An Inconvenient Truth, climate campaigner.
- Elon Musk – CEO of Tesla and SpaceX; advocates for renewable energy, electric vehicles, and carbon capture.
- Jane Fonda – Cut, does not move to next round, aged out.
- David Attenborough – Cut, does not move to next round, aged out and British.
- Mark Ruffalo – Actor and anti-fracking activist; co-founder of The Solutions Project advocating for renewable energy.
- Pope Francis – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Xi Jinping – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Bill Gates – Founder of Microsoft and philanthropist; wrote How to Avoid a Climate Disaster and heavily invests in climate solution
11–20: Top Government and Business Leaders
- Joe Biden – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Emmanuel Macron – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Jeff Bezos – Founder of Amazon; launched the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund to fight climate change.
- Justin Trudeau – Prime Minister of Canada; strong proponent of carbon pricing and climate policy.
- Christiana Figueres – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Barack Obama – Former U.S. President; a strong advocate for global climate policy, initiated the Clean Power Plan.
- Antonio Guterres – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Prince Charles (King Charles III) – Replaced by Harry and Meghan.
- Michael Bloomberg – Former NYC Mayor; leads the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ climate action initiatives.
- Shailene Woodley – Cut, does not move to next round.
21–30: Celebrities and Activists
- Gisele Bündchen – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Cate Blanchett – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Ian Somerhalder – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Naomi Klein – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Matt Damon – Actor and co-founder of Water.org; focused on clean water access and sanitation.
- Emma Watson – Actress and advocate for sustainable fashion and climate action.
- Richard Branson – Founder of Virgin Group; promotes clean energy and sustainable business practices.
- Harrison Ford – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Paul Polman – Cut, does not move to next round.
31–40: Business and Political Figures
- Don Cheadle – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Tim Cook – CEO of Apple; led Apple’s commitment to carbon neutrality.
- Ariana Grande – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Pharrell Williams – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Ellie Goulding – Cut, does not move to next round.
- Larry Fink – CEO of BlackRock; pushing for sustainability in corporate governance and investments.
That’s enough. It goes on. But, neat way to get a rank of a group using GPT.
Redoing the list. Our Semi-finalists are!!!
- Leonardo DiCaprio – Actor and climate activist; founder of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, consistent at global climate summits.
- Al Gore – Former U.S. Vice President, creator of An Inconvenient Truth, climate campaigner.
- Elon Musk – CEO of Tesla and SpaceX; advocates for renewable energy, electric vehicles, and carbon capture.
- Mark Ruffalo – Actor and anti-fracking activist; co-founder of The Solutions Project advocating for renewable energy.
- Bill Gates – Founder of Microsoft and philanthropist; wrote How to Avoid a Climate Disaster and heavily invests in climate solutions.
- Jeff Bezos – Founder of Amazon; launched the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund to fight climate change.
- Justin Trudeau – Prime Minister of Canada; strong proponent of carbon pricing and climate policy.
- Barack Obama – Former U.S. President; a strong advocate for global climate policy, initiated the Clean Power Plan.
- King Charles III – Replaced by Harry and Meghan.
- Michael Bloomberg – Former NYC Mayor; leads the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ climate action initiatives.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – U.S. Congresswoman; co-sponsor of the Green New Deal.
- Matt Damon – Actor and co-founder of Water.org; focused on clean water access and sanitation.
- Emma Watson – Actress and advocate for sustainable fashion and climate action.
- Richard Branson – Founder of Virgin Group; promotes clean energy and sustainable business practices.
- Tim Cook – CEO of Apple; led Apple’s commitment to carbon neutrality.
- Larry Fink – CEO of BlackRock; pushing for sustainability in corporate governance and investments.
Give the top three positions ten points. Give the next three positions eight points. And, so on.
- Leonardo DiCaprio – 10
- Al Gore – 10
- Elon Musk – 10
- Mark Ruffalo – 8
- Bill Gates – 8
- Jeff Bezos – 8
- Justin Trudeau – 6
- Barack Obama – 6
- Prince Harry and Meghan – 6
- Michael Bloomberg – 4
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – 4
- Matt Damon – 4
- Emma Watson – 2
- Richard Branson – 2
- Tim Cook – 2
- Larry Fink – 2
So, that’s the list of celebrities that talk about the environment the most. Scientifically calculated. Now, let’s move on to the second part.
How Much They Do
So, we have a list of celebrities that claim to be doing the most for the environment.
The results were …….
Here’s a ranking of the individuals you provided, ordered from “lots” to “zero” based on who does the most to help the environment, focusing on tangible actions (e.g., investments, initiatives, or real-world projects), not just speeches or advocacy:
Lots (most impactful)
- Elon Musk – Through Tesla, SolarCity, and other ventures, Musk has directly contributed to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy. Tesla has played a huge role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and SpaceX’s push for reusable rockets also impacts sustainability. Musk also champions battery technology to store renewable energy.
- Bill Gates – Gates has invested billions in clean energy technologies and climate innovation through initiatives like Breakthrough Energy Ventures. His book How to Avoid a Climate Disaster outlines solutions, and Gates’ work in climate research funding and decarbonization strategies is highly impactful on a global scale.
- Jeff Bezos – In 2020, Bezos pledged $10 billion to fight climate change through the Bezos Earth Fund, one of the largest single financial commitments to environmental causes. He has also invested in reforestation and carbon capture projects. Although Amazon’s environmental impact is still criticized, Bezos is making tangible strides in climate philanthropy.
- Michael Bloomberg – As the founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies, Bloomberg has invested significantly in reducing carbon emissions and closing coal plants through the Beyond Coal campaign. He also works with C40 Cities to promote sustainable urban living and has donated heavily to environmental causes.
- Richard Branson – Branson’s Virgin Group has invested in various green technologies, including clean energy and sustainable aviation. He founded the Carbon War Room, which promotes carbon reduction strategies for industries. Branson also spearheaded initiatives to protect the ocean and biodiversity.
Moderate impact
- Larry Fink – As the CEO of BlackRock, Fink has driven a massive shift toward sustainable investing by advocating that climate risk is investment risk. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, now prioritizes ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria in its investments, influencing corporate behavior toward environmental responsibility.
- Leonardo DiCaprio – DiCaprio’s foundation has funded numerous projects focused on climate change, wildlife conservation, and indigenous rights. He has supported global efforts, including rewilding initiatives, ocean conservation, and renewable energy projects.
- Tim Cook – Cook has led Apple’s efforts to become carbon neutral by 2030, and the company is investing heavily in recycling technologies, renewable energy, and supply chain sustainability. Apple is also pushing for responsible sourcing of materials and environmental accountability.
- Mark Ruffalo – Ruffalo is a hands-on environmental activist, co-founding The Solutions Project, which promotes the transition to 100% renewable energy. He’s been heavily involved in anti-fracking campaigns and is consistently present at protests and advocacy events pushing for clean energy solutions.
- Justin Trudeau – As Prime Minister of Canada, Trudeau has implemented climate policies like carbon pricing, renewable energy subsidies, and efforts to protect national parks. However, his support for oil pipeline expansions has drawn criticism and undermines his environmental record to some extent.
- Al Gore – Gore’s work in founding the Climate Reality Project and producing An Inconvenient Truth has raised immense awareness. However, his tangible actions, such as large-scale investments or direct environmental initiatives, are relatively smaller compared to those higher on this list.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – AOC is the most prominent advocate for the Green New Deal in U.S. politics. While her legislative efforts to address climate change are significant, much of her work has been policy advocacy, rather than hands-on initiatives or personal investments in environmental technology.
- Emma Watson – Watson advocates for sustainable fashion and environmentally friendly products. She serves as an ambassador for UN programs like the UN Environment Programme, promoting eco-conscious consumerism, though her efforts are more symbolic and awareness-based than large-scale tangible projects.
Minimal impact (relatively less tangible actions)
- Barack Obama – As President, Obama passed several climate policies, like the Clean Power Plan and the Paris Climate Agreement, but his post-presidential actions focus more on speeches and advocacy than direct environmental investments or projects.
- Matt Damon – Damon is a co-founder of Water.org, focusing on clean water access in developing countries. While water access is a crucial environmental issue, his involvement is primarily philanthropic, and he isn’t as involved in broader climate action initiatives.
- Harry and Meghan (Duke and Duchess of Sussex) – The couple has advocated for environmental issues through their Archewell Foundation and supported causes like reforestation and reducing their personal carbon footprint. However, their impact remains more symbolic, focused on awareness, rather than large-scale environmental work.
This time, give the bottom three positions ten points. Give the next three positions eight points. And, so on.
Lots (most impactful)
- Elon Musk – 6
- Bill Gates – 6
- Jeff Bezos – 6
- Michael Bloomberg – 6
- Richard Branson – 6
Moderate impact
- Larry Fink – 8
- Leonardo DiCaprio – 8
- Tim Cook – 8
- Mark Ruffalo – 8
- Justin Trudeau – 8
- Al Gore – 8
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – 8
- Emma Watson – 8
Minimal impact (relatively less tangible actions)
- Barack Obama – 10
- Matt Damon – 10
- Harry and Meghan (Duke and Duchess of Sussex) – 10
Transfer the data from part one and two into a chart gives this…..
Talk Action Total
| 1. Leonardo DiCaprio | 10 | 8 | 18 | |||
| 2. Al Gore | 10 | 8 | 18 | |||
| 3. Elon Musk | 10 | 6 | 16 | |||
| 4. Mark Ruffalo | 8 | 8 | 16 | |||
| 5. Bill Gates | 8 | 6 | 14 | |||
| 6. Jeff Bezos | 8 | 6 | 14 | |||
| 7. J. Trudeau | 6 | 8 | 14 | |||
| 8. Barack Obama | 6 | 10 | 16 | |||
| 9. Prince Harry and Meghan | 6 | 10 | 16 | |||
| 10. Michael Bloomberg | 4 | 6 | 10 | |||
| 11. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | 4 | 8 | 12 | |||
| 12. Matt Damon | 4 | 10 | 14 | |||
| 13. Emma Watson | 2 | 8 | 10 | |||
| 14. Richard Branson | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| 15. Tim Cook | 2 | 8 | 10 | |||
| 16. Larry Fink | 2 | 8 | 10 | |||
And sorting by their total scores gives us this…. The Ten Biggest Environmental Hypocrites, according to ChatGPT …..
10. Matt Damon
9. Justin Trudeau
8. Jeff Bezos
7. Bill Gates
6. Prince Harry and Meghan
5. Barack Obama
4. Mark Ruffalo
3. Elon Musk
2. Al Gore
1. Leonardo DiCaprio
I took this list and started researching each celebrity. I learned some horrifying things. And some very exciting things too. Most of them very clearly deserved to be on the list. Two did not. Matt Damon and Mark Ruffalo fly private and have larger carbon footprints than the average person. But they are not hypocrites, certainly not like some that did make this list. So, I used my executive privilege are them threw them out.
Likewise, I keep running across some public figures that were mentioned again and again. Richard Branson gets negative attention due to his ownership of Virgin Airlines. He was added to the list. And politician Nancy Pelosi kept showing up in my research. So, she was added it the list.
Finally, here is the final list! The Real Environmentalists Top Ten Biggest Environmental Hypocrites are………
Talk-Action-Total
10. Nancy Pelosi 3-3-6
9. Richard Branson 2-6-8
8. Justin Trudeau 6-8-14
7. Jeff Bezos 8-6-14
6. Bill Gates 8-6-14
5. Prince Harry and Meghan 6-10-16
4. Barack Obama 6-10-16
3. Elon Musk 10-6-16
2. Al Gore 10-8-18
1. Leonardo DiCaprio 10-8-18
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Appendix 2
Renewable Power & Grid (45)
- ACEN – Southeast Asia renewables developer growing regional grids.
- NextEra Energy – Develops utility-scale wind and solar with grid storage across North America.
- Ørsted – Leads global offshore wind build-outs and renewable hydrogen pilots.
- Iberdrola – Operates large wind/solar fleets and modernizes electric grids for efficiency.
- Enel Green Power – Builds and operates renewables on five continents with hybrid storage.
- RWE Renewables – Scales onshore/offshore wind and utility solar with integrated storage.
- EDP Renewables – Expands wind and solar capacity with corporate PPAs.
- Brookfield Renewable – Owns hydro, wind, solar, and distributed generation globally.
- Pattern Energy – Develops utility-scale wind and transmission corridors.
- Invenergy – Independent developer of wind, solar, and advanced storage.
- AES – Replaces coal with renewables plus storage and virtual power plants.
- Clearway Energy – Operates large U.S. wind/solar portfolios under long-term contracts.
- Ørsted Onshore – Builds U.S. onshore wind/solar to complement offshore fleets.
- SunPower – Designs high-efficiency residential/commercial solar systems.
- First Solar – Manufactures thin-film PV with lower lifecycle carbon and water use.
- Canadian Solar – Produces PV modules and develops global solar projects.
- LONGi – High-efficiency monocrystalline PV at massive scale.
- JinkoSolar – Vertically integrated PV manufacturer serving utility and rooftop markets.
- Trina Solar – Supplies PV modules and tracker systems to cut LCOE.
- Sharp SmartSolar – Commercial PV systems with energy management.
- SMA Solar – Inverters and energy management for homes, C&I, and utility plants.
- SolarEdge – Module-level power electronics improving PV output and safety.
- Enphase Energy – Microinverters and home batteries for resilient solar homes.
- Fluence – Grid-scale battery storage platforms and optimization software.
- Powin – Utility battery systems and lifecycle management software.
- ESS Tech – Iron-flow long-duration storage with earth-abundant materials.
- Form Energy – Multi-day iron-air batteries to replace peaker plants.
- Hydrostor – Long-duration storage via advanced compressed air.
- Xcel Energy – Utility transitioning coal units to wind, solar, and storage.
- Ormat – Geothermal power and recovered energy projects worldwide.
- Fervo Energy – Next-gen geothermal using modern drilling and fiber optics.
- GE Vernova (Wind) – Builds onshore/offshore wind turbines and grid gear.
- Siemens Gamesa – Global wind turbine manufacturer and service provider.
- Vestas – Designs, installs, and services wind turbines worldwide.
- Ørsted Hydrogen – Green hydrogen projects linked to offshore wind.
- Terna Energy – Southeastern Europe wind/solar with storage integration.
- Octopus Energy Generation – Invests in distributed solar, wind, and flexibility.
- EDF Renewables – Utility-scale renewables and storage across regions.
- Neoenergia – Brazil-focused renewable build-outs and smart grids.
- ACCIONA Energía – 100% renewable utility with wind/solar/hydro assets.
- Iberdrola Networks – Smart grids lowering losses and enabling DERs.
- Engie Renewables – Global wind/solar with corporate decarbonization services.
- Lightsource bp – Develops utility solar with agrivoltaic pilots.
- ReNew – India’s large renewables IPP with storage and green H₂.
- Adani Green Energy – Scales Indian utility solar and wind parks.
- Tesla – EVs, fast charging, and stationary batteries to cut oil demand.
- BYD – Electric cars, buses, and batteries at global scale.
- Rivian – Electric trucks/vans enabling low-carbon commercial fleets.
- Lucid Motors – High-efficiency luxury EVs with long-range drivetrains.
- NIO – EVs with battery-swap networks to reduce downtime.
- Hyundai Motor (IONIQ) – Mass-market EVs accelerating adoption.
- GM (Ultium) – Transitioning legacy models to EV platforms.
- Ford Model e – Electrifying trucks and vans for work fleets.
- Volvo Cars – Phasing in all-electric lineup with recycled materials.
- Polestar – EVs with transparent lifecycle footprinting.
- BMW i – Electrified models and circular design pilots.
- Mercedes-EQ – Electric luxury with recycled aluminum and steel.
- Volkswagen ID. – Scaled EV platforms and software-defined vehicles.
- Stellantis – Multi-brand EV rollout and battery plants.
- Proterra – Electric transit buses reducing urban diesel emissions.
- BYD Buses – Electric buses manufactured near end-markets.
- Volvo Trucks – Battery-electric heavy-duty trucks for cities.
- Scania – Electric trucks and biofuel-ready powertrains.
- PACCAR – Zero-emission trucks with hydrogen and battery options.
- ChargePoint – Large EV charging network for public and fleets.
- EVgo – Fast-charging corridors powered increasingly by renewables.
- Electrify America – Nationwide DC fast charging for highway travel.
- Blink Charging – AC/DC chargers for workplaces and retail.
- IONITY – Pan-European high-power charging joint venture.
- Wallbox – Smart home and commercial EV chargers.
- Tritium – DC fast chargers with compact, sealed designs.
- ABB E-mobility – Industrial-grade fast charging hardware.
- Ample – Modular battery swapping for fleet uptime.
- Einride – Electric, autonomous freight with charging logistics.
- Gogoro – Scooter battery swapping that cleans up urban mobility.
- Climeworks – Direct air capture plants storing CO₂ underground.
- Carbon Engineering – Large-scale DAC and synthetic fuels tech.
- Heirloom – Mineral looping to capture atmospheric CO₂.
- Charm Industrial – Converts biomass to bio-oil and sequesters it.
- CarbonCure – Injects recycled CO₂ into concrete to cut cement emissions.
- Carbon Clean – Modular industrial carbon capture skids.
- Global Thermostat – Sorbent-based DAC for point and ambient capture.
- Twelve – Converts CO₂ into chemicals and fuels using electrolysis.
- Air Company – Turns captured CO₂ into alcohols and consumer products.
- Newlight Technologies – Uses methane-eating microbes to make PHB bioplastic.
- Blue Planet Systems – Mineralizes CO₂ into synthetic limestone aggregate.
- Svante – Structured sorbents for industrial carbon capture.
- CarbonCapture Inc. – Modular DAC systems for flexible deployments.
- HIF Global – E-fuels made from green hydrogen and captured CO₂.
- LanzaTech – Ferments carbon gases into fuels and chemicals.
- LanzaJet – Produces sustainable aviation fuel from alcohol feedstocks.
- Verdox – Electro-swing adsorption for energy-lean capture.
- Removr – Nordic DAC developer for cold-climate efficiency.
- OCO Technology – Carbonates waste residues into construction products.
- Mission Zero – Electrochemical DAC aiming for low cost.
- Carbin Minerals – Accelerates mine tailings mineralization for CDR.
- CO2Rail – Rail-based DAC using slipstream energy from trains.
- Neste – Renewable diesel and SAF from waste and residues.
- Gevo – Alcohol-to-jet and low-carbon fuels with tracking.
- World Energy – SAF production and logistics at major hubs.
- Topsoe – Electrolyzers and catalysts for green fuels.
- Nel Hydrogen – Electrolyzers and H₂ fueling equipment.
- ITM Power – PEM electrolyzers for industrial hydrogen.
- Plug Power – Fuel cells and hydrogen infrastructure for logistics.
- Ballard Power – PEM fuel cells for buses, trucks, and marine.
- Bloom Energy – Solid oxide fuel cells and SOEC electrolyzers.
- Monolith – Methane pyrolysis to make clean carbon black and H₂.
- Rondo Energy – Brick-based heat batteries delivering industrial heat.
- Antora Energy – Thermal batteries turning renewables into 24/7 heat.
- Heliogen – Concentrated solar thermal for high-temp heat.
- Synhelion – Solar fuels via high-temperature process heat.
- Sublime Systems – Low-carbon cement via electrochemistry.
- Brimstone – Portland cement from carbon-free calcium silicate rock.
- Ecocem – Low-clinker cements and GGBS blends.
- Electra – Low-temperature ironmaking with clean electrons.
- Boston Metal – Molten oxide electrolysis to decarbonize steel.
- Veolia – Global water treatment, waste services, and energy recovery.
- SUEZ – Water/solid waste solutions with recycling and reuse.
- Waste Management (WM) – Recycling, landfill gas-to-energy, and organics.
- Republic Services – Recycling MRFs and landfill gas energy projects.
- Biffa – UK recycling, plastics recovery, and energy from waste.
- Covanta – Waste-to-energy and metals recovery from ash.
- Tomra – Reverse-vending and sensor sorting that boosts recycling rates.
- TerraCycle – Programs for hard-to-recycle materials and Loop reuse.
- >Closed Loop Partners – Funds circular economy infrastructure and tech.
- Agilyx – Chemical recycling of polystyrene and mixed plastics.
- PureCycle – Purifies waste polypropylene into like-new resin.
- Loop Industries – Depolymerizes PET to eliminate downcycling.
- AMP Robotics – AI robots that increase MRF recovery and purity.
- Rubicon – Software to optimize routing and diversion for haulers.
- GEM Co. – Recycles e-waste and batteries to recover metals.
- Li-Cycle – Hydrometallurgical recycling of lithium-ion batteries.
- Redwood Materials – U.S. battery materials from recycled inputs.
- Ascend Elements – Cathode materials from recycled batteries.
- Umicore – Precious/EV metals recycling and battery materials.
- Sims Limited – Metals recycling and circular services for industry.
- Clean Harbors – Hazardous waste management and emergency response.
- CleanHub – Plastic recovery and traceability via credits and tech.
- 4ocean – Product-funded ocean and coastline cleanup operations.
- The Plastic Bank – Monetizes “social plastic” collection in coastal regions.
- Pentair – Water filtration and reuse technologies for homes/industry.
- Xylem – Smart pumps, analytics, and treatment to conserve water.
- Aquatech – Desalination and zero-liquid-discharge systems.
- IDE Technologies – Thermal and membrane desalination at scale.
- Gradiant – Industrial water reuse and PFAS removal platforms.
- Ecolab – Water/energy efficiency programs across industries.
- Rheaply – Enterprise asset exchange that keeps goods in use.
- Recycle Track Systems – Digitizes waste pickups and diversion data.
- Mast Reforestation (DroneSeed) – Tech-enabled post-fire replanting at scale.
- BureauWorks (Circular) – Tooling/process services enabling circular ops (advisory-driven).
- Schneider Electric – Energy management, microgrids, and efficiency services.
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure – Building automation and grid edge solutions.
- Johnson Controls – High-efficiency HVAC, controls, and building decarbonization.
- Honeywell Building Tech – Controls and analytics that lower energy use.
- Carrier – High-SEER HVAC and heat pump adoption globally.
- Daikin – Inverter heat pumps and refrigerant efficiency leadership.
- Mitsubishi Electric (HVAC) – Variable-refrigerant flow heat pumps for electrification.
- Trane Technologies – High-efficiency chillers and industrial heat pumps.
- NIBE – European residential heat pumps and water heaters.
- Stiebel Eltron – Efficient electric heat pump water heaters.
- Bosch Thermotechnology – Residential/commercial heat pumps and controls.
- Ecobee – Smart thermostats enabling demand response.
- Google Nest – Thermostats that shift load and lower HVAC use.
- Sense – Home energy monitors that reveal device-level waste.
- Uplight – Utility customer platforms for efficiency and demand flexibility.
- AutoGrid – Virtual power plant software for DER orchestration.
- OhmConnect – Residential demand response to reduce peak fossil power.
- Sealed – Weatherization and heat pump retrofits with performance payments.
- BlocPower – Electrifies buildings in underserved communities.
- Kingspan – High-R insulation panels and envelope solutions.
- Rockwool – Stone wool insulation with fire and acoustic benefits.
- Saint-Gobain – Efficient glazing and building materials for low energy use.
- View – Dynamic glass that reduces cooling loads.
- Smart Wires – Power-flow control to unlock grid capacity for renewables.
- Span – Smart electric panels enabling electrification upgrades.
- QuietCool – Whole-house fans that cut AC demand.
- Beyond Meat – Plant-based proteins that reduce livestock emissions.
- Impossible Foods – Beef-like plant proteins lowering deforestation pressure.
- UPSIDE Foods – Cultivated meat to shrink land and water footprints.
- Eat Just / GOOD Meat – Plant-based eggs and cultivated chicken.
- Oatly – Plant-based dairy with transparent climate labeling.
- Perfect Day – Animal-free dairy proteins via precision fermentation.
- Nature’s Fynd – Fungi-based proteins grown with minimal resources.
- Meati – Mushroom-root whole-cut proteins with low inputs.
- Quorn – Mycoprotein meats that avoid livestock impacts.
- NotCo – AI-designed plant alternatives for dairy/meat.
- Apeel Sciences – Plant-based coatings that slow produce spoilage.
- AeroFarms – Aeroponic vertical farms using far less water.
- Bowery Farming – Indoor farms near cities to cut transport emissions.
- Plenty – High-density vertical farming for leafy greens.
- AppHarvest – Controlled-environment greenhouses that save water.
- Indigo Ag – Microbial seed coatings and carbon programs for growers.
- Pivot Bio – Microbial nitrogen that replaces synthetic fertilizer.
- Benson Hill – Crop genetics to raise yields with fewer inputs.
- Regrow Ag – MRV platform for low-carbon, regenerative agriculture.
- Ceres Imaging – Aerial analytics that optimize irrigation and inputs.
- Planet Labs – Satellite data to monitor deforestation and crops.
- NCX (SilviaTerra) – Forest carbon marketplace with data-driven MRV.
- Loam Bio – Soil microbes that increase carbon sequestration.
- Granular – Farm management software improving resource use.
- Farmers Business Network – Data and purchasing to cut farm costs and inputs.
- DroneDeploy – Mapping tools that reduce ag inputs and rework.
- Biomemakers – Soil microbiome analytics guiding sustainable practices.
- Taranis – AI crop scouting to target treatments precisely.
- Rivulis – Efficient drip irrigation systems for water-scarce regions.
- Netafim – Precision irrigation reducing water and fertilizer runoff.
- The Forest Company (Foresight) – Commercial forestry with improved silviculture for carbon and timber.
- Satelligence – Deforestation risk monitoring for commodity supply chains.
- Clir Renewables (Agri-PV) – Analytics to co-optimize solar and land use.
- Ball Corporation – Recyclable aluminum cans that replace plastic.
- Novelis – Recycled aluminum sheet with high post-consumer content.
- Tetra Pak – Lightweight cartons enabling lower-carbon food packaging.
- Amcor – Designing recyclable and lightweight packaging formats.
- DS Smith – Fiber packaging and closed-loop logistics.
- WestRock – Paper-based packaging with mill recycling.
- Aptar – Recyclable dispensing and refill systems for brands.
- Avery Dennison – Labels and adhesives engineered for recyclability.
- Rothy’s – Fashion goods made from recycled plastic bottles.
- Allbirds – Low-carbon footwear with transparent product footprints.
- Patagonia – Recycled fabrics, repair programs, and supply-chain reforms.
- PANGAIA – Bio-based textiles and dyes that replace petrochemicals.
- Pyratex – Natural and recycled performance textiles.
- Ecovative – Mycelium materials to replace foams and plastics.
- Sway – Seaweed-based film replacing single-use plastics.
- Modern Meadow – Bio-fabricated materials with lower impacts.
- Bolt Threads – Mycelium and bio-based fibers for fashion.
- Strong by Form – Wood-based structural composites with low weight.
- Interface – Carpet tiles with recycled content and carbon goals.
- Kingspan Insulation Boards – High-R panels that cut building energy.
- Method (SC Johnson) – Cleaning products with green chemistry and refills.
- Seventh Generation – Plant-based cleaners and recycled packaging.
- Sudoc – Enzyme-inspired cleaning chemistry with fewer toxics.
- Mycocycle – Fungi-based remediation of construction waste into materials.
- Newlight’s Covalent – Biopolymer goods made from captured carbon.
- Notpla – Seaweed-based edible and compostable packaging.
- Watershed – Enterprise carbon accounting and decarbonization planning.
- Persefoni – Corporate climate disclosure and emissions management.
- Plan A – EU-focused carbon accounting and supplier engagement.
- Normative – Science-based footprinting across complex supply chains.
- Sustain.Life – SMB climate platform for tracking and reductions.
- Pachama – Remote-sensing MRV and marketplace for forest credits.
- South Pole – Climate finance and project development globally.
- ClimatePartner – Decarbonization roadmaps and high-quality credits.
- Aspiration – Consumer finance with reforestation and impact tracking.
- GoParity – Crowdlending for clean energy and social projects.
- Stripe Climate – Aggregates early-stage carbon removal purchases.
- NCX Marketplace – Data-driven forest carbon contracts for landowners.
- Arcadia – Utility data access and community solar enrollment.
- Uplight Analytics – Utility customer insights driving efficiency.
- WindBorne – High-altitude data improving weather/renewables planning.
- GHGSat – Satellites that detect methane leaks for rapid fixes.
- Kairos Aerospace – Aircraft methane imaging to stop super-emitters.
- SeekOps – Drone sensors for oilfield methane detection.
- Sylvera – Ratings and data on carbon credit quality.
- Novisto – ESG data management that streamlines disclosures.
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2. EcoWave Power – Harnesses wave energy from existing marine structures.
3. Corvus Energy – Marine batteries that decarbonize vessels.
4. Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center (commercial partners) – Drives green fuel adoption across shipping (through corporate partners).
5. Olam Maritime (decarb programs) – Vessel efficiency and biofuel trials.
6. Seabin – In-port trash skimmers sold to marinas and cities.
7. RiverRecycle – Intercepts and valorizes river plastics in emerging markets.
8. Clean Seas (part of Woodside brand) – Plastics action through corporate coalitions.
9. CorPower Ocean – Point-absorber wave technology for clean power.
10. Eco Wave Dynamics – Near-shore wave devices for island grids.
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